A/N: the plot thickens...

STAGE ONE: PUNISHMENT

Before the council could decide another idea, it seemed that their young students had decided for them. Rumors of doing a dramatization of Star Wars had been spread as quickly as wildfire by the three eavesdroppers. The Board of Executives was having enough trouble gaining the cooperation of the youths, that they were unable to quell the rumors regarding the play until it was too late and the parents had begun complimenting them on the truly original idea. Thus, the theme for the Resembool Elementary School Play was chosen.

Determined to discover the identity of the children who had leaked the information, the teachers quickly caught the Elrics and Winry. The board explained how naughty they had been, listening to conversations that did not involve them.

"But it did involve us!! You're the ones who want us to do this stupid play in the first place!" exclaimed Edward, seconded by nods of approval from Winry and Al.

"Don't talk back to teachers, Edward Elric, or else you'll be in even more trouble."

Too busy trying to think of a way to resolve this situation, the teacher did not notice that Edward was rebelliously sticking his tongue out at her back.

"You three are in so much trouble, that, as punishment," the elderly professor turned around as Edward retracted his rude expression, "you three have the leading roles."

If I could describe their faces accurately, I would be a New York Times bestseller. As it is, their jaws dropped so far, they looked like detached entities. Their eyes were as wide as plates, and their overall expressions were of shock and alarm. They were, after all, only about six years old and a leading role was something that elder students should get.

Pleased with their reactions, the teacher said, "You may go now."

"Stupid old bat! Why do we have to do the stupid lead roles? I don't wanna act! This blows." Edward stated as they walked home.

"This must be the best way to punish us….ohmanohmanohman…I don't like speaking in front of crowds…." Al said wisely, with dread evident in his eyes.

"Hehe…"

"Winry!!!? Why are you laughing?? This is the worse thing ever!!"

"Oh, come on, Ed. Aren't you even the least happy that we don't have to write lines?"

"…."

"Or proud of the fact that you get to star in a play that all the older kids wanted to be involved in?"

"…maybe" he said, unwilling to flatter her by giving in to her points.

"This'll be so much fun!!" she said as Ed decided that he would never comprehend girls and Al merely looked forlorn.

-----A/N: I'll update soon. In the meantime, please turn you attention to the small button on the lower left of your screen and tell me how I'm doing.